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Supporting foster families is one of Melissa’s passions, stemming from her background as an adoptee and former foster care parent. That passion is the reason she nominated social service nonprofit Sunbeam Family Services for one of Ascendium’s Good Neighbor Grants.

In this video, Melissa shares her story, from a chance enc...

Throughout the year, Ascendium offers internships across the company. In addition to helping teams with their work, our interns learn professional skills that increase their chances of getting hired once they graduate college. As an added bonus, interns gain insights and inspiration from working at a mission-driven nonprofi...

In Dane County, Wisconsin, where Ascendium is located, the past decades have witnessed a remarkable surge in immigration (source: New American Economy). Amidst this growth lies a significant challenge — one in seven adults, around 60,000 individuals, struggle with essential English and literacy skills necessary for navigati...

Community giving is more than a key part of Ascendium life and culture. It's a key value for many of our employees. Our employee giving program, Ascendium Cares, embodies our employees' commitment to making a difference in the communities where they live and work. This year, Ascendium and its employees stepped up their givi...

Our employees all have unique experiences that have led them to work at Ascendium. These journeys have shaped who they are and why they came to work here. We're committed to championing opportunity for learners from low-income backgrounds, and that mission comes through in each employee's individual journey to Ascendium. We...